No. 7,890 in German
herrschen
"Herrschen" means "to rule" or "to prevail."
In a sentence
Im winterlichen Gebirge herrscht eine tiefe Ruhe.
In the wintry mountains, a deep calm prevails.
Here, 'herrscht' refers to the state or prevailing condition of tranquility or calmness.
Der König herrscht seit zwanzig Jahren über das Land.
The king has ruled over the country for twenty years.
In this sentence, 'herrscht' indicates the act of governing or ruling by a monarch.
Zwischen den beiden Lagern herrscht offener Konflikt.
There is open conflict between the two factions.
In this context, 'herrscht' is used to describe the prevailing state of conflict or discord between parties.
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